1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J133 DRH
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/09/1991. Recorded mileage 251,788 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2495cc
J133 DRH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 251,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J133 DRH Mileage History
- 18/09/200861,278 mi
- 18/09/200861,278 mi
- 11/09/200970,715 mi+9,437 mi
- 08/07/201075,213 mi+4,498 mi
- 09/07/201075,233 mi+20 mi
- 27/06/201275,713 mi+480 mi
- 28/09/201380,261 mi+4,548 mi
- 02/10/201492,206 mi+11,945 mi
- 10/10/201492,240 mi+34 mi
- 28/09/2015110,712 mi+18,472 mi
- 05/10/2016126,822 mi+16,110 mi
- 07/10/2016126,859 mi+37 mi
- 05/10/2017147,058 mi+20,199 mi
- 09/10/2017147,490 mi+432 mi
- 02/10/2018161,882 mi+14,392 mi
- 05/10/2018161,882 mi
- 08/10/2019172,265 mi+10,383 mi
- 09/10/2019172,265 mi
- 13/10/2020177,930 mi+5,665 mi
- 19/10/2020177,930 mi
- 04/10/2021182,601 mi+4,671 mi
- 04/10/2022200,191 mi+17,590 mi
- 16/10/2023218,168 mi+17,977 mi
- 20/10/2023218,180 mi+12 mi
- 17/10/2024234,516 mi+16,336 mi
- 09/10/2025251,788 mi+17,272 mi
Average of roughly 11,169 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
J133 DRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J133 DRH) between September 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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